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Originally published by Nation Newstop
April 19, 2026
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Pope Leo challenges Angolan leaders

Pope Leo denounced "despots and tyrants" who prioritise corporate interests and personal wealth over the well-being of the citizenry...
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Pope Leo XIV has urged Angolans to overcome divisions following decades of conflict during a Mass attended by an estimated 100,000 people near Luanda on Sunday, April 19, 2026.
- The Pope, on the third leg of his four-nation Africa tour, denounced "despots and tyrants" who exploit the continent's wealth, leading to suffering.
- Despite being a leading oil producer, Angola faces widespread poverty, with over 30% of its 36.6 million people living on less than $2.15 per day.
- Pope Leo XIV's visit highlights ongoing challenges in Angola, a country still healing from a 27-year civil war.
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